Politics● ElevatedSep 23 · Sep 23, 2026, 5:18 AM
Trump cites national security, midterms coverage to defend press ban
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Politico Europe · North America
The president’s lawyers are asking the courts to overrule a longstanding precedent that protects journalists' access to the White House.
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